G4S loses prison contract putting jobs at risk

Friday, 19 April 2013 00:00

Security firm G4S has lost the prison contract meaning 11 jobs are now at risk.

The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that the contract for escorting prisoners to the court and the prison has been awarded to Resource.

It follows a tender process which started in August last year.

The DHA says both companies were assessed for price and quality with Resource securing the contract which will start on July 1st.

Paula Primrose is director of finance – she says it should be a smooth changeover:

(PLAY AUDIO ABOVE)

More from Isle of Man News

What does it take to close roads?

An MHK wants to know what the Department of Infrastructure takes into account when it closes roads.
Firefighters called to fire at tip this morning

The fire and rescue service says it's responded to a fire at the Northern Civic Amenity site this morning, Saturday, March 21.
Airport recruiting for firefighters

Would-be firefighters are being recruited to keep Ronaldsway Airport safe.
Northern roads to close for half marathon this weekend

A number of roads in Ramsey and the surrounding area will be closed for a charity half marathon this weekend.
City centre street to close for two days

A street in central Douglas will close for two days next week.
Workshop about impact of substance abuse this morning

If you've been affected by family or friends with substance abuse problems, there's a workshop to help this morning.
Total of 44 bus services running during strike today

A total of 44 bus services are scheduled to run during the strike action today.
DoI to work with libraries to help people use online services

The Department of Infrastructure says it'll be working with public libraries and local authorities to help people who can't use online government services.